“Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad” was named “Multiplayer FPS Game of the Year” by PC Gamer and to celebrate this victory Tripwire Interactive is giving owners of the game a free content pack. This content pack will download automatically and contains:

“Action” mode – Featuring a crosshair, easier aiming and toned down recoil, reduced damage and open access to a wide range of weaponry. Action mode is the perfect first step for players into the world of Red Orchestra.

“Classic” mode blends the gameplay innovations of the new game with the tactical and edgy gameplay of the original. Thus, giving the fans of the first game exactly what they want.

Mamayev Kurgan – Complete new map, featuring both close-quarters battles in trenches and bunkers, as well as longer ranged combat across the famous hill in Stalingrad.

Refined and improved gameplay across the board, vehicle improvements, and way better performance and polish. We listened to the community and based on their feedback refined and tweaked almost every major feature in the game!

Don’t own the game? Don’t worry, Tripwire Interactive has you covered as well. Starting Thursday, May 24th at 10am Pacific Time, Red Orchestra 2 will be free to play on Steam. This “free-to-play weekend” will run until Sunday, May 27th and the free GOTY content will be released before the free weekend starts.

Now you have some serious gaming plans for the holiday weekend!

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